Tried and trusted: US M&A in 2017

Mergermarket is pleased to present Tried and trusted: US M&A in 2017, in association with White & Case.

The report looks at the key factors and trends powering US M&A activity in 2017. And, for the first time, also contains an exclusive survey of 200 senior-level dealmakers, revealing the drivers and challenges for the year ahead.

Key findings include:

The total value of M&A deals targeting US firms dropped 14.3 percent year-on-year to US$1.3 trillion. Yet despite the decline in value, 2017 activity continued at a high level and outpaced all other post-crisis years from 2008 to 2013.

The value of private equity buyouts in 2017 reached a post-crisis high (US$190.8 billion), while volume recorded its highest annual total on record (1,176 deals).

US dealmakers dominated the top end of the market, with eight out of the top-ten deals between US-based bidders and targets.